Photograph of the Ring Nebula in the constellation of Lyra (

Photograph of the Ring Nebula in the constellation of Lyra (M57), taken by Isaac Roberts using a twin telescope (20-inch reflector & 7-inch refractor) by Howard Grubb of Dublin. Taken with an exposure of 60 minutes on 14th July 1887 at his observatory & home at Maghull, near Liverpool.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3020629

Title

Photograph of the Ring Nebula in the constellation of Lyra (

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall (mount): 360 x 260 x 1.5 mm